Each year, the salmon that evade Cordova’s skilled fishermen complete an extraordinary journey upstream, where they spawn and return vital marine nutrients to the watershed. Those nutrients are carried through the ecosystem by fungi, nourishing the towering forests that define this corner of Alaska. As autumn arrives, local foragers head into the woods in search of nature’s seasonal bounty—wild berries, yellow-footed chanterelles, king boletes, and other hidden treasures. Together, the forest, fungi, and salmon create one of nature’s most remarkable partnerships, and Cordova is the perfect place to experience it firsthand.

Join mushroom enthusiasts, curious naturalists, artists, and food lovers from near and far at the 19th Annual Cordova Fungus Festival, taking place September 18–20, 2026. Festival headquarters will be located at the Cordova Center in downtown Cordova.

Throughout the weekend, participants will explore the wonders of the northernmost coastal temperate rainforest while celebrating the connections between fungus, the forest, and the sea. Enjoy expert-led mushroom forays, hands-on art and craft workshops, wild food experiences, educational presentations, and plenty of opportunities to deepen your appreciation for the natural world. Pack your basket, field guide, and sense of adventure, and join us for a weekend of discovery, community, and FUNgus!

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Guided Fungus Forays

Don't be afraid of fungus! Get hands-on tips from an expert on identifying useful edible and dye mushrooms.

Free Kids' Activities

Get the whole family out exploring and learning to appreciate and protect the beauty and utility all around us.

Expert & Special Guests

Learn from and enjoy experts exploring and innovating with fungi in cultivation, art, food and science.

Arts & Culture

Mushroom handcrafting, harvest-themed art shows, and more -- interwoven with Cordova's unique culture.

Fungus Feast

Join us at the historic Pioneer Igloo Hall for a fresh festival favorite: the Wild Harvest Fungus Feast, a one-of-a-kind culinary experience celebrating distinctive local flavors that are sure to delight your palate.

Please note: This event is BYOB, so bring your favorite beverages and toast to a night of great food and community!

Be sure to register for the festival first to unlock a special deal: use the 3rd party registrant discount code from your registration confirmation email to receive $5 off your Fungus Feast ticket.

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Fungus Festival Raffle

Join in on the FUN-gus and enter to win two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Air Group flies in North America, Central America and Hawai’i! Thank you so much to our raffle sponsor, Alaska Airlines. All raffle ticket sales directly support the Cordova Fungus Festival, an annual event in Cordova, Alaska that combines art, science, and community. Learn more at cordovafungusfest.com and consider joining us to explore the natural world in the northernmost coastal temperate rainforest and celebrate the interconnected life cycle of fungus, salmon, and the forest. You must be 18 years or older and physically in the state of Alaska to be eligible. Need not be present to win. Ticket sales end Tuesday, September 30th. The winner will be drawn at the Cordova Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 1st at noon AKST. This raffle is being conducted under the Cordova Chamber of Commerce's gaming permit #453.

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